Job opening: Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)
Salary: $16 per hour
Published at: Sep 29 2023
Employment Type: Intermittent
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Fitness Center Pool, Air Force Academy, Colorado.
This position does not include benefits.
Duties
Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons.
Ensures that the swimming area is open to patrons at the scheduled times and that authorized persons only are admitted to the area.
Collects, safeguards, and deposit fees received from customers.
Enforces pool rules with customers.
Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, CPR, and calls for medical assistance when and if needed.
Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, inclement weather conditions, and closes pool until safe conditions prevail.
May operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure pool water meets specific standards.
Ensures entire facility is inspected for safety and necessary repairs are reported and completed.
May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: restocking rest rooms, cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, sunbathing areas, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12149793
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift 50 lbs.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/27/2023
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifeguarding and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR for the professional rescuer.
Must have knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures, skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable.
Must pass Academy swim/life guarding test.
Must satisfactorily complete Tier 1 investigation.
May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address USAFA Sustainment Services Flight
10 FSS/FSMH, 5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
US
- Name: USAF Academy NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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